From 4 hours ago to 26 minutes ago, here are the key events in Australia. The Prime Minister has rejected calls for an alcohol tax freeze, while a spokesperson for Wong has criticized Dutton for a ‘cheap political hit.’ Zumbo has been found guilty of indecent assault, and Chalmers and Ley are exchanging barbs over stage-three tax cut changes. Dutton has suggested that the Prime Minister sack Penny Wong over potential UNRWA funding reinstatement. The NSW police say there is no evidence of an offensive antisemitic phrase chanted at a pro-Palestine protest last year. Two people have died after being hit by a train in Berowra. Dutton has stated that Liberals will not ’take money away’ from people who benefit from tax changes. Australia is ‘on track’ with climate targets to protect the reef, according to Labor. Aid groups are calling on the Prime Minister and Wong to back ICJ ruling on Israel. An AI report warns against technological biases and ‘culturally unsafe’ outputs. The government has directed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate the supermarket sector. The ACCC will give an interim report by August and a final report by February 2025. The minister for home affairs, Clare O’Neil, has announced the government has activated the Australian Victim of Terrorism payment scheme for Hamas attacks. For more details, visit www.theguardian.com
